Lindsay B.
Lindsay B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $40 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
💜 special behavior cases & needs!
Specializing in reactivity and fear-based aggression • Experience with special needs and senior animals • All breeds, shapes, sizes, and levels of need equally loved! I have loved and cared for animals my entire life, and with my background in teaching and working with children, I’ve always naturally leaned toward caregiving. But it wasn’t until I rescued my pit bull mix, Obi Wan Kenobi, that I learned just how hard it can be to find someone you can trust to care for your fur-babies. Obi came from a terrible and abusive past, and though I had worked with fearful animals before, I had never seen anything quite like the big emotions he was feeling. It wasn’t long before all of my free time was dedicated to reading about animal behavior, taking training courses, and working with Obi and with friends’ pets. Working to help Obi trust me and others again has launched what once was a hobby into a passion that is a very big part of my life. Today, I am working on my dog training certification (CPDT-KA), and I have gained some truly incredible clients whose animals I care for and train on a regular basis. I am fully dedicated to helping all of the animals I care for learn to trust, to feel comfortable and safe, and to feel happy. And I love training their humans to better understand and help them every step of the way! I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer, and am committed to zero harm towards animals. As an advocate of the Click to Calm method, I absolutely love clicker training - particularly when working to shift an animal’s emotional state associated with a triggering stimulus. I have experience with anxious animals, senior animals, special needs animals (specifically paralysis, diabetes, epilepsy, dementia), and more. I practice cooperative care to prioritize animals’ agency, especially when caring for animals with special medical needs. As a dog-mama to a reactive and fearful dog that faces breed discrimination, it is extremely difficult to find someone I can trust to understand how to work with Obi - how to make him feel safe and how to ensure his safety. I, like many pet owners, have had some bad experiences with pet sitters. These experiences have taught me not only what to look for in a sitter, but they have inspired me to be the person that you can trust to care for your pet. I will care for, love, and protect your pets like they are my own.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For all new clients, I’ll ask that you complete my New Client Intake Form, which gathers in-depth information on your pets and their needs. I require that all my clients’ pets be up to date on their vaccinations, and require proof of vaccination from your veterinarian. For new dog clients, I prefer to set up a meet-and-greet, allowing us to ensure a calm and fear-free introduction, setting your dog up for success. For dogs (especially those who experience anxiety, fear, and/or reactivity), I recommend a parallel walk during which I’ll ask you to give your pup high-value treats every time they look in my direction/acknowledge my presence as you both slowly walk closer alongside me. I’ll also toss treats at my feet. This allows the dog to approach at their own comfort and helps to create a positive association with me. I will ignore them and give calming cues such as yawning, soft eyes, and blinking, to help them feel at ease. When I meet a new animal, I ensure their consent is there before interacting with them - and in some cases, of course, no interaction is necessary to ensure the animals comfort - and that is totally okay!
Ratings and reviews
Lindsay was a terrific caregiver during the weekend my husband and I were out of town! Our cat needs special cares (eg, diapers, baths); Lindsay came over before the weekend to see my routines. It's clear she did everything perfectly. Our cat greeted us enthusiastically, and is still telling me about how much she loves Lindsay and that she hopes Lindsay will come back soon to take care of her again!
Lindsay was extremely responsive, responsible, kind and loving towards my fur kitty. I will totally book her again for more services!
Lindsay
Lindsay is a wonderful person and definitely connects with my cat Tazzie I recommend her to all pet owners. Thank you so much for caring for Tazzie!
Lindsay was on time, courteous and a great dog handler! She
Lindsay was great! Everything went smoothly and she was very friendly and professional. Will absolutely be continuing to use her services.
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Schedule
My job is virtual and flexible, allowing me to dedicate my free time to caring for your pet! I have a team of caregivers available in case I am not, and also work to train other sitters to work with reactive and fearful animals, and am happy to recommend others if my team and I are not available.